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2521 Kitchener St, Vancouver BC V5K 3C7 – House for Sale – MLS® R3166921

2521 Kitchener Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V5K 3C7

Vancouver Houses for Sale

53 days on the market

$1,825,000

Est. monthly cost $8,105/mo

Updated with MLS® - Nov 8, 2026 at 08:45am

4 Beds

3 Baths

2294 sqft

796 $ /sqft

1938 built

32.6% cheaper than comps

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A standout East Van. opportunity with serious potential. Set on a flat, full-size 40' x 127' lot (5,080 sq. ft.), this property offers the kind of dimensions builders and investors look for. Level ground, lane access, and excellent flexibility for future development. The existing home is livable and rentable, providing the option to generate income while exploring your redevelopment plans. With potential for multi-unit housing, duplex, or multiplex configurations, there are multiple possibilities to consider. Located on a quiet, tree-lined street, the property combines a peaceful residential setting with convenient access to some of East Van's most popular amenities. Enjoy nearby Clinton Park, while Commercial Dr., & East Village provide a variety of shops, cafés, and restaurants.

Building 19 fields Inside & out 12 fields Lot & land 10 fields

Building Details

Price	$1,825,000
Total Bedrooms	4
Total Bathrooms	3
Full Bathrooms	3
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	2294
Year Built	1938
Age Of Building	88
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Utility Type	Community
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	None, Lane Access, Rear Access
Total Parking Spaces	0
Rental Suites	Unauthorized Suite

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	Full
Interior Features	Storage
Fireplace	2
Heating Type	Forced Air, Natural Gas
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	2
Flooring	Mixed
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Private Yard
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Detached

Lot & Land

Lot Size	5080
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	40
MLS^® #	R3166921
Area	Vancouver East
Neighbourhood	Renfrew VE
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V5K 3C7
Gross Taxes	$9,017.46
Zoning	R3-1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3166921 / Active	09-16-2026	$1,825,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	17'7 x 17'7 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	12'6 x 12'6 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	12'9 x 12'9 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	12'7 x 12'7 ft
Main Level	Foyer	12'5 x 12'5 ft
Above Level	Loft	18'6 x 18'6 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	8'1 x 8'1 ft
Above Level	Walk-In Closet	10' x 10' ft
Above Level	Storage	14'8 x 14'8 ft
Below	Living Room	16' x 16' ft
Below	Kitchen	15' x 15' ft
Below	Bedroom	12'4 x 12'4 ft
Below	Workshop	13'4 x 13'4 ft
Below	Laundry	12'4 x 12'4 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#4
Above Level	Yes	#3
Below	No	#3

Listed by: RE/MAX Real Estate Services

NOTE: This representation is based in whole or in part on data generated by the Chilliwack & District Real Estate Board, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board or Greater Vancouver REALTORS^® which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy.

Map, sell speed & climate

SkyTrain 1.60 km · Templeton Secondary School 6.7/10 · 0.84 km · crime average · sell-speed score 74/100 (likely within weeks) · flood lower risk · wildfire low

Map & area Sell speed Climate risk

Map & Neighbourhood

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Shopping (36 nearby)

San marco jewellers · 182 m · Jeweller
Velolifestyle · 183 m · Bicycle Shop
Boccoli hair salon · 185 m · Hairdresser

Restaurants (24 nearby)

Panago · 172 m · Fast Food
Folietta · 212 m · Restaurant
Song huong · 343 m · Restaurant

Groceries (12 nearby)

Columbus meat market · 185 m · Butcher
To live for · 234 m · Bakery
Half baked cookie company · 253 m · Bakery

Cafes (8 nearby)

To live for · 234 m · Cafe
Sharetea · 742 m · Cafe
My frosty · 782 m · Cafe

Healthcare (3 nearby)

Pharmasave · 705 m · Healthcare
Hastings pharmacy · 981 m · Healthcare
London drugs · 989 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop northbound renfrew st @ e georgia st · 987 m · Transit

Public Schools

Elementary
Lord Nelson Elementary School: Average 0.4 km 6.9/10
Secondary
Templeton Secondary School: Average 0.84 km 6.7/10

Information includes BC Government Open License data; school details change often and are offered solely as general guidance.

Private Schools

Elementary
Our Lady of Sorrows School: Above Average 0.81 km 9.7/10
Secondary
Notre Dame Regional Secondary School: Above Average 0.77 km 7.8/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Northbound Nanaimo St @ Charles St: 0.22 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Commercial-Broadway Stn: 1.60 km

Crime Rate

Total Crime Rate: Average
Violent Crime Rate: Below Average
Property Crime Rate: Above Average

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Below Average 23.1%
No Certificate/Degree: Above Average 23.9%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 50%
Employment Rate: Above Average 68.2%

Noise/ Power Lines

Road/Hwy Noise: Possible
Railway/Sky train Noise: Possible
Airport/Port Noise: Unlikely
Close to major Power Lines: Unlikely

Other

Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR): Unlikely
Flood Area: Unlikely
Close to Cemeteries: Unlikely

Sell Speed & Competition

74 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Likely within weeks

A+

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $2,709,333

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Possible — near transit

Road / Highway noise

Possible — major road nearby

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How RENFREW VE compares

This property

53 DOM

Listed

2521 Kitchener Street has a sell-speed score of 74/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell within weeks" band. The listing is priced 32.6% below comparable active properties in Renfrew VE, which is a strong competitive signal. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is likely to sell within a few weeks.

Climate Risk for V5K 3C7

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5K 3C7, over the next 30 years. Projections use the 2041–2070 period (2050s) under a moderate emissions scenario (SSP2-4.5).

Flood Lower Risk

Outside of designated flood hazard zones. Under 10% of buildings in this area have flood risk over the next 30 years.

Fire Low

Located within the "Vancouver" WUI zone (Risk Class 5 — Low). Based on BC Wildfire Service provincial WUI Risk Class mapping; not a site-specific assessment.

Air Quality B / Good

Annual avg PM2.5 5.1 µg/m³ — meets Canada's CAAQS. Nearest station: Vancouver Clark Drive, Vancouver (~2.2 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.2 — Low Risk.

Heat Low

Vancouver currently sees ~1 day above 30 °C per year (1981–2010 baseline), projected to rise to ~6 by the 2050s (SSP2-4.5 moderate emissions). Hottest day of the year: ~29.7 °C baseline, ~32 °C projected. Tropical nights (>18 °C): ~0 baseline, ~4 projected.

Precipitation Increasing

Annual precipitation ~1515 mm (1981–2010 baseline), projected ~1575 mm by the 2050s. Extreme 1-day rainfall: ~50.5 mm baseline, ~57 mm projected. Values vary modestly across the Lower Mainland.

Drought Stable

Longest annual dry spell (consecutive dry days): ~22 days baseline, ~24 days projected for the 2050s. CDD is used as a regional drought proxy; drought risk varies modestly across the Lower Mainland.

Schools NearBy

38 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Lord Nelson Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 393 m
Lord Nelson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.9 / 10	Distance 404 m
Chief Maquinna Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.5 / 10	Distance 546 m
Notre Dame Regional Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 771 m
Our Lady of Sorrows School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.7 / 10	Distance 810 m
Our Lady Of Sorrows	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.7 / 10	Distance 835 m
Templeton Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.7 / 10	Distance 836 m
St Francis of Assisi	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 954 m
Norval-Morrisseau	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 955 m
Queen Victoria Annex	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	6.4 / 10	Distance 1.08 KM
Hastings Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.4 / 10	Distance 1.13 KM
Britannia Community Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	5.0 / 10	Distance 1.28 KM
Britannia Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.9 / 10	Distance 1.29 KM
Dr. A. R. Lord Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.31 KM
Laura Secord Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 1.33 KM
Vancouver Technical Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 1.39 KM
West Coast Christian School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.54 KM
Tillicum Community Annex	Public	Grades Served K-4	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 1.55 KM
Coquitlam College - Brookmere Secondary	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.60 KM
Westside Montessori Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.1 / 10	Distance 1.80 KM
St.Jude's School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 1.95 KM
Stratford Hall School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 2.02 KM
Admiral Seymour Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.04 KM
Stratford Hall	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 2.06 KM
Nootka Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.25 KM
St.Joseph's School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.25 KM
Sir John Franklin Community School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.29 KM
Lord Beaconsfield Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.29 KM
Tyee Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.58 KM
Vancouver Christian	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.1 / 10	Distance 2.69 KM
Vancouver Christian School	Independent	Grades Served K-6	Catchment Info —	9.1 / 10	Distance 2.70 KM
Gladstone Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.72 KM
Gladstone Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.74 KM
Lord Selkirk Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 2.76 KM
Renfrew Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.6 / 10	Distance 2.83 KM
Kitchener Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 2.84 KM
Charles Dickens Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.86 KM
Columbia College	Independent	Grades Served 11-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.99 KM

Pre-computed routes from 2521 Kitchener St, Vancouver, BC

2521 Kitchener St, Vancouver, BC Commercial-Broadway 1.6 km

31 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Commercial-Broadway → Waterfront
31 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Commercial-Broadway → Metrotown
31 min
SFU Burnaby via Commercial-Broadway → Production Way
38 min
Richmond Centre via Commercial-Broadway → Brighouse
56 min
YVR Airport via Commercial-Broadway → YVR-Airport
57 min

By car (off-peak)

Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview
5 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy
8 min
SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way
12 min
Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
16 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
15 min

Calculate your commute

2521 Kitchener St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.6 km from Commercial-Broadway, with a 31 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Northbound Nanaimo St @ Charles St (0.22 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (56/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 2521 Kitchener Street

Very Walkable 86

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Good Transit 56

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Very Bikeable 85

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

BC Assessment Value — 2521 Kitchener Street

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 011-288-043).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$1,899,400

-6.5% YoY

+1.0%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$1,824,000

Buildings

$75,400

Year Built

1938

Class

Residential

Zoning

R3-1

Property Tax

$9,017

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$1,824,000	$75,400	$1,899,400	-6.5%
2025	$1,942,000	$90,000	$2,032,000	+0.4%
2024	$1,925,000	$99,200	$2,024,200	+3.6%
2023	$1,852,000	$102,000	$1,954,000	+7.0%
2022	$1,726,000	$101,000	$1,827,000	—

Costs & calculators

Monthly cost about $8,105/month · rent estimate $5,945/month · owning catches up with renting by year 5 · cash flow if rented −$2,647/month

Mortgage Cash flow Rent estimate Rent vs own

Mortgage Calculator for 2521 Kitchener Street

$8,105 /month

Principal & Interest $7,354

Property Taxes $751

Maintenance fee $0

The estimated monthly cost of 2521 Kitchener Street, Vancouver is $8,105: $7,354 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $751 property tax.

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All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.

Investment Cashflow Calculator

−$2,647 /month

Mortgage Payment $7,354

Monthly Cash Flow −$2,647

Break Even Down Payment 49%

Cap Rate -1.7%

Cash on Cash -8.7%

If 2521 Kitchener Street, Vancouver were rented at $5,945 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $2,647 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 49% down would break even.

All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.

Estateblock Rent Estimate for 2521 Kitchener Street, Vancouver

$5,945 / month

Rent $5,945

Own $8,105

Principal: $2,365/mo Interest, tax, insurance, fees: $5,740/mo

Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$1,980/mo (year 1) → ~$4,605/mo (year 20) → ~$6,868/mo (year 29).

Net cost to own at year 5 ~$5,740/mo About $205/mo less than renting

EstateBlock estimates 2521 Kitchener Street, Vancouver would rent for about $5,945 a month.

Approximate estimates for informational purposes only, not financial advice. Assumes a new 30-year fixed mortgage at the rate shown; actual rent, payments, and equity will vary by loan terms and market conditions. Consult a licensed professional before deciding.

Rent vs own: 2521 Kitchener Street

Rent vs own

Owning catches up by year 5

With 20% down ($365,000) at 4.45%: renting is cheaper at first, but principal paydown closes the gap

Principal paid off by year 5 $130,105

Principal paid off by year 10 $292,566

Assumes 20% down payment, 4.45% fixed rate, 30-year amortization. Rent line = full rent (money gone). Own line = interest + property tax + fees, excluding principal (money you keep as equity). No appreciation, investment returns or transaction costs included.

Renting 2521 Kitchener Street, Vancouver is cheaper at first, but owning catches up by year 5, with $130,105 of principal paid off by year 5 and $292,566 by year 10.